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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.42, 424.50 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.42, 424.50 and 271.52 is: 373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.42 : 424.50 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.42/424.50 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.42x = 424.50 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.42x = 115,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,260.24/308.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.71

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